Jeevanamsam (/vənɑːmsəm/ transl. Alimony) is a 1968 Indian Tamil language drama film, directed and written by Malliyam Rajagopal.[1] The film, his directorial debut,[2] is based on his play of the same name.[3] It stars Jaishankar and C. R. Vijayakumari, while A. V. M. Rajan, Pushpalatha, Sivakumar, debutante Lakshmi (as a leading actress)[4][5] and Nagesh play pivotal roles. The film, released on 21 October 1968,[6] was successful at the box office.[7][8]

Plot

Cast

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were written by Vaali and Malliyam Rajagopal.[9]

Song Singer Length
"Akkakko Kai Kai Malar Kai" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 03:51
"Enakkulle Nee Irukka Unakkulle" — Happy T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 03:20
"Enakkulle Nee Irukka Unakkulle" — Sad P. Susheela 03:20

References

  1. ^ "ஜீவனாம்சம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 10 November 1968. p. 64. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
  2. ^ V, Sankaran (18 April 2024). "கடும் போராட்டங்களை சந்தித்த பழம்பெரும் நடிகை சி.ஆர்.விஜயகுமாரி!.. நடந்தது இதுதான்..!". CineReporters (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 April 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  3. ^ Jeevanamsam (motion picture) (in Tamil). Malliyam Productions. 1968. Opening credits, at 0:12.
  4. ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (31 August 2006). "Every day is a learning experience, says Lakshmi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  5. ^ Rao, Bindu Gopal (17 January 2015). "For old times' sake". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 28 April 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  6. ^ "Jeevanamsam". The Indian Express. 21 October 1968. p. 12. Retrieved 12 June 2021 – via Google News Archive.
  7. ^ Guy, Randor (7 November 2008). "Bond of Tamil screen". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 May 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  8. ^ "மூன்றாவது நாயகர்கள் - பகுதி 4 | ஜெய்சங்கர் எனும் மூடிமறைக்கப்பட்ட அற்புதம்!". News TM (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  9. ^ "Jeevanamsam". TamilSongsLyrics123. Archived from the original on 18 April 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
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